Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has visited the Emir of Zazzau, Nuhu Bamali and the Chairman of the Northern Elders’ Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi ahead of 2023 elections.
Bello met the monarch and NEF chairman separately in their homes in Zaria at the weekend.
The governor held a closed-door meeting with the emir for an hour before moving to the residence of the former Vice Chancellor.
Speaking with journalists after the visit, Bello said he was in Zaria as part of his consultative engagements over his presidential ambition.
He said, “My visit to Zaria today is like homecoming, they raised me, educated me, tutored me, nurtured me before unleashing me to serve in Kogi state.
“I’m here to pay homage. We are on consultation, Nigerians are calling on me to serve, so I have to consult my father who is versed in history.
“So, during our meeting, we rubbed minds as father and child and as a leader, a peacemaker, a unifier who is passionate about the country, he gave his advice and blessings accordingly.”
In his remarks during the visit, Prof Abdullahi said Bello is like a son to him.
“Governor Yahaya Bello is like a son to me, his uncle is a friend and classmate of mine of almost 70 years. He is here to tell me about the mission which he has started, the mission of seeking for Nigerians’ vote to become president of Nigeria,” he explained.
